Private Walking Tour Artful Newcastle

Private Walking Tour Artful Newcastle

Discover the prominent but also hidden art galleries of NewcastleGateshead – explore the classic Laing as well as the contemporary BALTIC Arts Centre…

Your guide will be able to give you some great insights in the city's art scene and also build a story of the city in art form...

Appreciate some of the smaller and special exhibition galleries dotted around the city centre

Enjoy this bespoke walking tour in either English or German.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Grey's Monument, 26 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AE England

Built in 1838 it forms the centre-piece of Grainger Town, the classical heart of the city

Stop At: Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AG England

The gallery was designed in the Baroque style with Art Nouveau elements by architects Cackett and Burns Dick and is now a Grade II listed building. It was opened in 1904. Visit inside and discover the history of the city in art form as well as some major pieces of art from locals to international artist...

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Stand Comedy Club, Bar & Kitchen, 31 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EW England

WE DO NOT VISIT THE STAND BUT NEXT DOOR INTO BALTIC 39 - Baltic 39 is a vibrant community of practising artists, academics and researchers located on High Bridge in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne - this can only be visited if exhibitions are open.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Glamorous Owl, 2 Old George Yard High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EZ England

One of the greatest shops selling only local arts & crafts - chat to one of the proprietors about their work (when available).

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Newcastle Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF England

Visit St. Nicholas Cathedral and discover a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Explore the building with your guide.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Side Gallery, 9 Side Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE England

Open Tuesday to Sunday only, this is a hidden secret and includes some fantastic, ever-changing and relevant-to-today art exhibitions.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bessie Surtees House 41-44 Sandhill Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JF England

Open Monday to Friday only, this is a fine example of an Elizabethan home and your guide will explain the wonderful story behind Bessie and her boyfriend...

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Trinity Maritime Centre, 29 Broad Chare Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ England

Trinity House emerged in the 16th century as a guild formed by the City's seafarers. For the past 500 years it has occupied premises in Broad Chare on the Newcastle's Quayside, from which it continues to provide a combination of professional and charitable maritime services.

Stop At: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead Quays South South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA England

Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne, BALTIC presents an ever-changing calendar of dynamic, diverse & international contemporary visual art exhibitions and events. Visit and learn more about the building and the arts inside...

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sage Gateshead, St. Marys Square Gateshead Quays, Gateshead NE8 2JR England

A music centre rooted deeply in the North, with an international profile. Visit whilst passing through...

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne England

7 bridges span the river Tyne - explore some of these in more depth...